Can I Sue a Rental Car Company for an Accident?
California is a fault car insurance state, which means that the at-fault driver in an auto accident is responsible for paying for the injuries and losses of the other drivers involved. Usually, the funds for this compensation come out of the driver’s insurance policy for his or her vehicle – but what happens when…
Do You Need to Replace a Car Seat After a Car Accident?
Depending on the circumstances of your accident, a car collision can leave severe, sometimes irreparable damage to your vehicle. Not only is the exterior of your car at risk, but a car accident can damage your interior mechanisms and the belongings you have inside of your vehicle. If you have a car seat in…
Joel Andreesen Named Board President for CSUB Roadrunner Scholarship Fund
Joel Andreesen, senior partner of Rodriguez & Associates, has been named Board President for California State University, Bakersfield’s (CSUB) Roadrunner Scholarship Fund for the 2019-2021 term. The Roadrunner Scholarship Fund supports champions made in the classroom: Their student- athletes are leaders among their peers, having a higher grade point average and graduating at a…
Is There a Cap on Personal Injury Claims?
If you are filing a Bakersfield personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim, you may wonder what your chances are of receiving a multi-million-dollar settlement like some of the cases you read about in the media. Settlement amounts vary from case to case, and different states may place a cap on the amount of damages…
What Schools Can Learn from the Bowe Cleveland Case About Gun Violence
When it comes to gun violence in schools, questions over how to best protect our students are becoming more and more critical to answer. Last year was a record year for gun violence in schools, and students are at risk of not only mass tragedies on the scale of Parkland and Sandy Hook, but…
Do You Need to Report a Car Accident in California?
Car accidents are very common occurrences on California roads, from serious multi-car collisions to minor bumps and scratches. If you are in an accident where no one suffers serious injuries or damage, you may wonder if you need to report the car accident to law enforcement or the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, California…
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in California
Most of us are at least familiar with the term “statute of limitations,” but when it comes to understanding it in the context of a personal injury, there are hidden details and complexities to be aware of because they can drastically affect your ability to file a claim. The Statute of Limitations in California…
What Benefits Am I Entitled to If My Spouse Was Killed in a Trucking Accident?
Losing a spouse in a trucking accident is a tragic and difficult experience in multiple ways. Emotionally, you have to cope with the pain of losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. You may also experience a variety of other damages, such as loss of economic support and the high cost of…
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Truck Driver’s Insurance Company?
If you recently suffered injuries in a semi-truck accident, you may have received a call or visit from an insurance claims adjuster. This adjuster may tell you that he or she wants to receive a recorded statement from you about the accident. He or she may claim that the company wants to settle your…
Rodriguez & Associates: New Location Effective July 15, 2019
We would like to inform you that we will be at our new location effective Monday, July 15, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. Our new address is: 1128 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 Our contact information: Telephone number, fax number, and email will remain the same. For questions, please contact us at (661) 777-7575.